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The  Mt. San Jacinto Natural History Association is a non-profit partner with Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness.

Mt. San Jacinto Natural History Association

It's restricted because it's a fragile ecosystem with rare standing water and home to the one and only species of it kind anywhere.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Mountain Station, Ground Floor Santa Rosa Theater

Getting In Touch With Nature

Events in the Getting in Touch with Nature class and field sessions hosted by Mt. San Jacinto Natural History Association at Mt. San Jacinto State Park.

Even the name is rather magical; "Hidden Lake Vernal Pool". It's one of a kind in the Mt. San Jacinto Range, a rare natural body of water of the spring time created by the snow and rains of the winter season and home to a unique life form, the Hidden Lake Blue Curl. It must be carefully protected. It's certainly one of the most sought out locations to visit in the park. It's also relatively easy to get there. That's good .....and bad! Too many visits by careless visitors would be devastating. With knowledgeable leaders to take you there, it's only about a mile and a half distant and 300 feet up from Long Valley to 8760 feet. In Addition there will be a short walk to Hidden Divide where the topography drops off to the Willow Creek watershed with vast views to the South all the way to the mountains in San Diego County. Don't miss this opportunity! DETAILS Please click on the blue bold text to get help with preparation.<ul><li>Leaders: Ross Craft and Vince Llacer, senior park volunteers.</li><li>Event Date and Time: Saturday July 6 at 8:45 am. Take the 8 am tram car to arrive at the meeting location on time (<a href="https://www.msjnha.org/gitwn" title="https://www.msjnha.org/gitwn" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">see our website</a> for instructions on purchasing Tram tickets and arriving on time).</li><li>Group Size: Up to 14</li><li>Meet at: The outdoor ground floor terrace at the Mountain Station. The group will proceed to the Long Valley Ranger Station where each participant must obtain a special permit to visit Hidden Lake.</li><li>Difficulty level: Moderate, leaders will be mindful of the pace for the slowest participants.</li><li>Distance: 3 miles round trip.</li><li>Cost: Registration is free. Remember, NHA members with valid membership card receive a 20% ticket discount on the tram fare including up to 6 family or friends! <a href="https://www.msjnha.org/members" title="https://www.msjnha.org/members" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sign up or renew your membership</a>.</li></ul>REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>Each individual must register online in advance to participate. If one individual registers for others in a group they must use the name and email for each individual, please.</li><li>Each participant must bring a minimum of 2 liters of water per person. Also bring trail snacks, lunch and a knapsack (backpack) carrying what you normally carry on a day hike.</li><li>Anyone under the age of 18 (minimum age 14) must be accompanied by a legal guardian.</li><li>Proper hiking attire i.e. appropriate wear for anticipated weather, hiking boots, hat, sunglasses. Please no tennis shoes!</li><li>Hiking poles are recommended, but not mandatory.</li><li>Duration from 8:45 am to about 12:30 pm.</li><li>You will be asked to sign a standard Release of Liability form upon arrival.</li></ul><a href="https://www.msjnha.org/events" title="https://www.msjnha.org/events" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RETURN TO EVENTS SCHEDULE</a>If you have any questions, please email Ross at rosscraft@gmail.com or Vince at villacer@gmail.com

Traditional Ascent to Mt. San Jacinto

Long Valley Ranger Station

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